"History provided courtesy of United Rugby Club executive member"

The Douglas Rugby Club was established in the spring of 1971 when a group of Douglas College students, organized by Gert Van Niekerk, took part in a 7-a-side tournament hosted by Malaspina College of Nanaimo.That fall, the Douglas College team joined the Pacific Intercollegiate League and finished second with a record of 5-5-1.